Equip Your Students with College and Career Readiness

College UnMazed provides a complete, research-based curriculum designed for school counselors, teachers, and program directors.

Why Partner with College UnMazed?

  • Aligns with national college and career readiness standards

  • Research-based and educationally focused for student success

  • Structured curriculum from exploration to enrollment

  • Turnkey lesson plans, PowerPoints, and activities

  • Options for print books, digital access, or hybrid delivery

Building a College List through the 6 Keys of College Fit (List)

Flexible, Comprehensive Resources

Printed and Digital Options:

  • College UnMazed: Your Guide to Navigate the High School to College Process (Student Workbook)

  • College UnMazed: Parent Guide

  • College UnMazed: Your Guide to Dual Enrollment (Mini-Book)

  • College UnMazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool (Mini-Book)

  • Self & College Knowledge Mindmap Poster

  • LEADS Strategy Mindmap Poster

Built for Schools and Programs

  • Included Resources:

    • Detailed Lesson Plans for Each Chapter

    • Editable PowerPoint Presentations for Classroom Delivery

    • Student Activities and Reflection Guides

    • Pre/Post Assessments

    • Digital Tracking for Student Progress (for digital version)

  • Format Options:

    • Full Print Curriculum

    • Digital Platform Access

    • Combination (Blended Learning Model)

Student Workbook Review

Built for Schools and Programs

Building Self-Awareness (You Factor)

Strengthening Academics (Academic Factor)

Exploring Postsecondary Options through College Data (Explore)

Step-by-Step Application Support (Apply)

Exploring Career Pathways (Career Factor)

Implement an Informed Decision Model (Decide)

Financial Literacy for College (Money Factor)

Develop a Financial, Academic & Social Success Plan (Succeed)

Book cover with title "College UnMazed: Your Guide to Navigate the High School to College Maze" by Dr. Amanda Sterk, Dr. Timothy Poynton, Dr. Richard Lapan. Background features a red maze with dotted lines showing a path from a student to a graduate,
Curriculum guide for "College UnMazed" outlining steps for high school to college preparation. Includes introductions and chapters focusing on self-assessment, academic planning, career guidance, and financial literacy, each with specific steps and c
College UnMazed Curriculum Guide highlighting steps for college identification, application, and decision-making. Includes chapters on listing, exploring, applying, and succeeding, with additional resources.
Flowchart from College UnMazed detailing "Self & College Knowledge." It includes four main factors: You Factor, Academic Factor, Money Factor, and Career Factor. Each factor has related elements such as strengths, activities, programs, grades, testin
A testing timeline chart for 8th to 12th grade students, detailing recommended times for standardized testing. It includes suggestions like the PSAT, ACT, and SAT, with specific semesters highlighted for preparation and testing activities. The timeli
Venn diagram illustrating career factors with three sections: Occupational Knowledge, Self-Knowledge, and Informed Career Decision Making. Occupational Knowledge involves understanding different careers and industries. Self-Knowledge includes persona
Flow chart showing degree pathways from certificates to doctorate. Certificates focus on workforce skills, lasting 6-18 months. Associate's programs are 2-3 years, directly employable or transferable to Bachelor's. Bachelor's is a 4-year program, emp
Teacher recommendation form with sections for teacher's name, student name, courses, request date, and needed date. It includes prompts for academic strengths, personal strengths, college majors, desired information for college admissions, specific d
College UnMazed infographic showing LEADS Strategy for college decision-making, including five steps: List, Explore, Apply, Decide, Succeed, with various factors like admission types, documents, college programs, and success plans.
Infographic titled 'ASCA Student Standards' displaying a chart with columns M1 to M6, indicating different student development categories. Each row lists chapters related to self-development and skills, with checkmarks showing applicable standards. T
Infographic titled "8 College & Career Readiness Strengths" featuring a cartoon graduate. Lists strengths: 1. Agency, 2. Positive Beliefs, 3. Effective Goals, 4. Knowing Yourself, 5. Becoming a Successful Student, 6. Character for Workplace Success,

Mindmaps

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